[Orix Buffaloes] Soichiro Yamazaki, figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, says she looks like him. Silver medalist inspires him... Three consecutive games without runs allowed.

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Do they look alike? Sakamoto Kaori (left) and Yamazaki Soichiro

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Orix Buffaloes pitcher The first game of the season was a tough one for the Broncos, as they lost to the Red Sox in the first game of the season. struck out runs The first time I saw him, I thought he was a good player, but I didn't think he'd be able to play. The fastest speed is 150 kilometers per hour. "It's good that we were able to go zero closer amidst a good sense of urgency. The first is the "B" in the name of the "B" in the name of the "B" in the name of the "B" in the name of the "B".

With his handsome features, he's one of the most popular players on the team. "People have been telling me I look like her for quite some time now," he says with a shy smile, referring to Kaori Sakamoto of Sysmex, who won silver medals in the women's singles and team events at the Milan-Cortina Olympics in figure skating. In 2023, Sakamoto threw the ceremonial first pitch at Kyocera Dome Osaka, and they even took a commemorative photo together. "I naturally watched the Olympics. It's not exactly the culmination of her career, but I hope she gives it her all and finishes strong," he said, sending a message to Sakamoto, who is in her final season as a professional athlete.

After peaking in 2011 with 27 hold in 53 games, he has struggled in the past two years, with holds of 7 and 28 games. As a reliever, his goal is to return to the winning pattern. "That's what I'm aiming for, so I'm working hard to get solid results," he vowed, promising a full recovery.

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[Orix Buffaloes] Soichiro Yamazaki, figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, says she looks like him. Silver medalist inspires him... Three consecutive games without runs allowed.